ANN MCBRIDE

After many years painting realistically, Ann began painting in the abstract 1977. Struggling against boredom and the comfort of things familiar, abstract painting was both exciting and frightening. Liberation is extremely gratifying and allows the soul to receive the seeds of creativity.

The “Matters of the Heart” series was inspired by NASA photo of nebulae, supernovas and galaxies. The subject is mostly cosmic in nature, combined with metaphorical conditions and emotions of the heart.

Having grown up on the Texas Gulf Coast, and always intrigued by the ocean, she has explored the oceans of her fantasies, resulting in the series, “Surreal-a-Seas.” Works are rendered in acrylic inks with both controlled and accidental blending of vibrant colors. Other works are multi-textured mixed media in acrylic or encaustic wax, with swirling, ever changing masses, which suggest transitions in the universe.